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Old 12-05-2005, 05:13 PM
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Default Re: Damaged piston

Wipe off the piston just using a clean towel. Now take a small ball-peen hammer and lightly tap on piston head and skirts. What you are looking for is stress cracks, if there is any the oil will come up out of them with the tapping.
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